Lecture: James McGill Society

McGill’s Global Initiative

By Anja Geitmann

McGill University has long enjoyed a significant international reputation. In 2024, the University created the office of Vice-President (Global Engagement).

The first draft of the University’s Global Engagement Strategy, 2025-2030, identified five “pillars” for future activities: International Research, Global Mobility, Alumni Engagement, International Partnerships, and Transnational Education.

Following extensive consultation within the McGill community, a final draft will soon appear, with implementation beginning in 2026. Several initiatives are already underway.

Dr. Anja Geitmann is McGill’s first Vice-President (Global Engagement). She came to McGill in 2015 as Professor of Plant Science, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Science, and Associate Vice-Principal (Macdonald Campus). She was previously professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Université de Montréal. Her degrees are from German and Italian universities.

James McGill Society: Two Hundred and Twelfth Meeting

Monday, December 1, 2025

Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Presentation: 5:30 p.m.

Billiard Room. McGill Faculty Club
3rd Floor, 3450 McTavish Street

All are welcome

Please join us in-person:

RSVP to susan.button [at] mcgill.ca